Major acquisitions and increased deployments are pushying bsiness intelligence to the forefront of IT strategy. Here's a look at what works—and what hurdles remain.

BI software deployments have gone up, and businesses are finding new uses for the tools every day. At the same time, consolidation is changing the competitive landscape, forcing CIOs to make tough decisions on purchasing. See how the experiences of several companies can help you evaluate needs, troubleshoot problems and plan a successful deployment.